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How to get fromLoch Ness to Islayby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Loch Ness to Islay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    7h 11m
    £20–99

  2. Bus, ferry via Hotel car park

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    9h 36m
    £34–96

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 30m
    £43–159

  4. Bus, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    6h 16m
    £131–274

  5. Bus to Oban Airport, fly to Colonsay

    1. Take the bus from Fort Augustus to Oban Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    5h 47m
    £37–243

Loch Ness to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Loch Ness, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Loch Ness to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fort Augustus to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, Hotel car park, Tarbet Hotel, Ferry Terminal, and Kennacraig Ferry Terminal in around 9h 36m.

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